A good number of people these days are purchasing new housing from developments springing up all over the countryside. It’s a wonderful feeling to step into a house that has been built just for yourself and your family. There are no holes in the walls, no scratches on the appliances, and you have the opportunity to make your own mark on your living space.
Unfortunately, new builds do come with a lot of extra expenses that you may...

Customer Satisfaction Rating: 8 out of 10
Benefits: Quality blinds at discount prices, Web site appeals to do-it-yourself home decorators
Cons: May not offer quite the same level of customer service as Bali or Hunter Douglas
If you’re looking for quality window blinds and coverings at a discount and are willing to do it yourself, then Levolor may well be the brand for you. Since 1914, Levolor has continued to lead the way as an innovative...

Customer Satisfaction Rating: 9 out of 10
No other manufacturer offers the breadth and depth of selection that Hunter Douglas does. Hunter Douglas is widely known worldwide as the industry leader in window treatments and coverings, including blinds, shades, shutters and louvers.
If you’re looking for high quality, the latest in window covering styles and affordable prices, chances are Hunter Douglas will end up on any list of top suppliers....

Bali is owned by Springs Window Fashions, along with the Graber and Nanik brands. Bali offers consumers a broad array of innovative blinds, shades and drapery hardware.
With manufacturing and distributions centers throughout the United States and Mexico, Bali is one of the foremost competitors in the North American window coverings market.
The Bali Blinds Web Site
Bali seems to have its finger on the pulse of recent changes in the window...

Window coverings and fashions is BIG business. How big? Over $5 billion a year is spent on window blinds and shades, curtains, draperies and window fashions products worldwide!
But making window coverings is not exactly rocket science and the equipment and techniques are commonly known, making window coverings one of the most competitive home décor categories.
Read our Window Blinds Buying Guide 2008 for an inside look at the window...

So you’ve decided to break down and recover all your windows. No cheap home center pre-made, install-it-yourself window blinds this time around!
Getting a designer/installer and letting them manage the whole job. Sounds like a good plan … if you can afford it.
But if you want the look and quality of custom window blinds, there are still ways to save money while getting blinds that are custom fit, of quality construction and...

Do you have windows that are difficult to reach? Do you have oversized or odd-shaped windows? Windows you want to decorate with a layered window treatment? Looking for improved insulating benefits and thermal efficiency in your window coverings?
Look no further than cellular shades. Cellular, or Honeycomb, shades can offer you the best of both worlds with top-down/bottom-up lift control and remote control motorized operation!
With the honeycomb...

If you’re moving into a new home or remodeling your existing home, don’t forget to budget for window blinds.
Its one of those oft-overlooked details that has to be managed, but it doesn’t have to break your budget! If you know a few secrets and have a plan you can decorate your windows nicely without spending a fortune.
Follow these tips and strategies to save money on your window coverings!
The best tips aren’t so...

Arched windows are all the rage in new home construction today, and are often featured over entry doors and windows or French doors in the living room, master bedroom or another room in the home.
Arch top windows bring graceful curves and additional light and warmth into any room, adding interest unique elegance to the room décor inside and enhancing a home’s architectural style from the outside.
But deciding how to select blinds,...

Perhaps no rooms in your home deserve more attention to the window treatments than the living and family rooms. These are the rooms where you spend a majority of the time when entertaining guests, spending time together as a family or just finding a few minutes to relax in the evenings!
And there are special considerations to make when it comes to selecting and designing window treatments in the living or family room, since these rooms tend...